Looking back on EuroShop 2023

In this episode of The IADS Retail Park🎙️ , Maya sits down with Selvane to explore the innovations showcased at EuroShop 2023, the first post-pandemic edition of Europe's premier retail trade fair. With 1,830 exhibitors from 55 countries demonstrating the future of retail technology, this massive German event revealed four critical trends. From Amazon's "Just Walk Out" checkout-free technology to computer vision analytics, practical AI applications 🤖, and innovative sustainability solutions🌱, discover which technologies offer real value for department stores. Selvanne, who collaborated with Retail Hub's CEO Massimo Volpe to analyse the fair, shares insights on why fully autonomous stores may not suit department stores, how companies like Shopreme are creating hybrid checkout experiences, and which AI tools like Miros's wordless search and Velou's automated co-pilot are moving from hype to practical implementation. To learn more about sustainability applications from Checkpoint Systems and Tomra, and understand why retail media was surprisingly absent despite industry buzz. Or what technologies should department store leaders prioritise, and which ones should they approach with caution? Or maybe you are interested in how retailers can balance innovation with the personal service that defines their business model? Click here to read the full Exclusive! Also, click here to access the mentioned 2022 White Paper on sustainability!🌱Stay in the loop—follow us on LinkedIn, read our stories on Substack, and visit our website for more details. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit iads.substack.com/subscribe